Publisher's Synopsis
The Taming Of The Shrew is a play written by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a wealthy man named Baptista who has two daughters, Katherine and Bianca. While Bianca is sweet and desirable, Katherine is known for her sharp tongue and difficult personality, earning her the title of ""shrew."" Baptista refuses to allow Bianca to marry until Katherine is wed, so suitors begin to court Katherine in hopes of winning her hand. Petruchio, a wealthy and confident man, decides to take on the challenge of taming Katherine and winning her heart. Through a series of comedic and sometimes outrageous events, Petruchio uses various tactics to break Katherine's will and mold her into a more obedient and loving wife. Along the way, other characters, including Bianca and her suitors, get caught up in the chaos and drama.The Taming Of The Shrew is a classic Shakespearean comedy that explores themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and the nature of love. It has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other forms of media, and remains a popular and influential work in the world of literature.The more my wrong, the more his spite appears. What, did he marrie me to famish me? Beggers that come vnto my fathers doore, Vpon intreatie haue a present almes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
